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Are You Hiring? – Tools to Help HR in the Hiring Process

By Michael Rozum, Advisor at acumen Recent statistics show that on average, someone will change jobs 12 times in their lifetime, with 5-7 of those being career changes. At first those numbers seemed staggering to me but when you think about the evolution of the workplace and promotions someone might…

Webinar: Creating a Return to Work Action Plan

In a May 2020 Special Edition of the acumen Webinar Series, we explored key considerations for employers needing to create a Return To Work action plan. Some of the items we discussed were: Reopening Decisions and Risk Assessments Creating a Pandemic Response Team Preparing for Reopening Modifying the Workplace Screening,…

Webinar: Workplace Wellness

In the May 2020 installment of the acumen Webinar Series, we took a deep dive into Workplace Wellness! If you missed the live session or would like to revisit it, use this link to access the recorded session on-demand: Workplace Wellness. You’ll learn about: Workplace well-being Implementing a robust wellness program…

How Much Am I Really Worth? – The Total Cost of an Employee

By Michael Rozum, Advisor at acumen It was only a matter of time in our young lives before we got the “talk” from our parent, grandparent or guardian. That talk, of course, was the reminder that they “pay for the gas in the car, the roof over our heads and the food…

Customization is Key – Providing a Range of Personalized Benefits

By Michael Rozum, Advisor at acumen Did you know there are more Subway restaurants around the world than there are McDonald’s? Contrary to what many might think, recent statistics show that Subway has about 8,000 more locations than its competitor. I’m sure there are a number of business and economic…

COVID-19 Webinar

On Monday, March 30, 2020, acumen’s Research and Development team hosted a webinar to share important COVID-19 resources for employers. Click here to listen to a recording of this webinar. Topics included: • acumen: How are we responding? • Families First Coronavirus Response Act • Unemployment Considerations • Small Business…

Is There an App for That? – Acumen’s Wisdom Network

By Michael Rozum, Advisor at acumen We live in an age where nearly everyone has a smartphone or device, which houses countless apps. A look around any waiting area quickly reveals the entertainment value of such apps. Whether it’s reading an article, listening to music, shopping online, or simply scrolling…

COVID-19 Update from acumen

As always, acumen is committed to excellent service to our valued clients. Rest assured, in the event that any of our office locations find the need to temporarily close as a concern related to the COVID-19 virus, your service will not be disrupted. We will maintain operations by utilizing…

Constant Reminders – Staying in Compliance

By Michael Rozum, Advisor at acumen It often feels like technology can be both a blessing and a curse. A curse some days… searching for that coveted work-life balance, trying to unplug to be truly present for the important people in our lives. A blessing other days… when it helps…

Webinar: ACA Reporting – An Employer’s Guide

In the January 2020 edition of the acumen Webinar Series, we took a closer look into employer reporting requirements related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Some of the items we discussed were: Employer Mandate Reporting Requirements Filing Deadlines Common ACA Compliance Mistakes Penalties If you missed the live session…